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Kathirithamby brings these incredible creatures to life, providing both entertainment and education in a way that's accessible to children and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMaria Sibylla Merian - Artist, Scientist, Adventurer\u003c\/em\u003e, Kathirithamby paints an inspiring portrait of an extraordinary woman who defied the odds to make groundbreaking contributions to science and art. This book invites readers to journey alongside Merian, gaining insight into her adventurous spirit and relentless pursuit of knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJeyaraney Kathirithamby's works are perfect additions to any collection focused on \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eChildren's Books\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are crafted to both educate and inspire, making complex scientific concepts accessible and exciting for younger audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"insect-from-outer-space-by-jeyaraney-kathirithamby-9781118406519","title":"Insect from Outer Space","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive account of Strepsiptera biology, including their taxonomy, morphology, fine structure, physiology, and behaviour, ranging from genes to phylogeny.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully illustrated in full colour throughout, with original up-to-date material from the author’s research collection, \u003cem\u003eInsect from Outer Space: The Biology of Strepsiptera\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book to provide a comprehensive guide to the unique biology of an intriguing group of parasitoids that, until relatively recently, have remained something of a mystery in terms of both phenotype and genotype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author explores the exciting biology and life history of these extraordinary insect parasitoids. 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